Did you know we can notice skin aging as early as 21 years old? Age is not the only factor that increases the noticeable aging of the skin. Factors such as sun exposure, alcohol use, certain medical conditions, and simply not taking care of your skin can increase the rate at that we appear to age. While using the right skin care products and getting the occasional chemical peel may be beneficial, it will not do much to prevent the inevitable degradation of our skin’s collagen nor will it help with skin tightening. So is the only answer getting a facelift in our 50s? The answer is no, there is a much better option. Let me introduce you to my new friend Ultherapy!
First of all, what is Ultherapy? Ultherapy is the only non-invasive FDA-cleared procedure for skin tightening on the face and neck. It harnesses ultrasound technology and can be individualized for every single patient. Pretty cool, right? The medical provider who is administrating the treatment can actually see your skin’s structures on the Ultherapy machine. The medical provider can then tell you exactly where to treat in order to promote collagen production which will gradually tighten your skin.
The whole process can take a few hours depending on where you are treated. The downsides are it can be pricey and you don’t get immediate gratification for your money spent. You will not notice results immediately, it can actually take up to 6 months! The bright side is during that 6 month period of time your skin will be tightening and you grow new collagen. The before and after photos are actually pretty incredible! If you aren’t already sold on the idea of skin tightening without surgery, continue reading to learn exactly where on the body you can treat and what it will do.
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Pick and Choose Areas to Treat
There are a few different areas on the body to target with Ultherapy. One popular location is the neck. It is an often-forgotten place to apply sunscreen. After years of bending the neck and sun exposure, we will eventually start to see wrinkling of the skin in this location. The neck and under the chin start to get saggy as time goes on. Ultherapy can visibly tighten this area so you don’t have to worry about that double chin in your family photos ever again.
The lower face is another popular location to treat as it has to fight gravity when the skin starts to become more relaxed. To prevent the droopy cheeks that you envision when you think about your self a grandparent, it may be a bright idea to invest in this area of the face.
To the lateral sides of your eyes, you have what is known as crow’s feet. Crow’s feet are common with repetitive facial movements. Especially if you tend to smile a lot. Imagine if you no longer had that wrinkling of the skin or if you could help prevent the need for Botox by using Ultherapy. Lastly, is the brow. Our brows naturally lower over our eyes as we age. By treating directly above the brow and tightening that skin, you can experience a natural brow lift. This not only helps loose skin on our upper eyelid but also makes you appear more awake.
Individualized Treatment
As I mentioned previously, the amazing thing about Ultherapy is the ability to individualize treatment. The person performing the procedure is able to see exactly where your vessels are, where your bones are, and most importantly where your collagen-rich layer is located. The collagen-rich layer is at different depths for each individual. Ultrasound technology allows the provider to visualize exactly where your treatment needs to go. This results in the best treatment outcomes possible.
Another way treatment can be individualized is by noticing which areas need a little more help and also what kind of aging is present. If it is tightening the skin then the provider can treat it deeper. If it is superficial crepey skin that is the problem then the provider can treat it more superficially. There are an endless variety of options when it comes to using Ultherapy.
No Downtime
One of the best parts of Ultherapy is that there is very minimal downtime. There is the possibility of red welt-like spots on the face which can take a few weeks to resolve, but that would be the exception to the rule. Since all of the treatment is happening below the epidermis you may simply feel a little inflamed afterward (which is the goal of the treatment). The inflammation can last for the first 30 days, the longer the better. The results gradually build over the first 2-3 months and can continue for the first 6 months post-treatment.
Natural Skin Tightening
Ultherapy is a natural alternative to a surgical facelift. Facelifts, while very effective, can leave scars and require a substantial amount of downtime. Ultherapy is non-invasive and stimulates the production of your body’s own collagen. It is not something that requires many treatments to achieve results. You can be rest assured that results will be noticeable and natural-looking. Just make sure to take your before and after photos!
Final Thoughts on Ultherapy for Skin Tightening
I highly recommend considering Ultherapy if you are looking for a non-invasive way to effectively tighten your skin or to smooth out crepey or wrinkling skin. Alternatively, if you want to prevent wrinkly skin and you are in your 20s, now is a perfect time to start. I think the future of cosmetic medicine is going to be focusing on preventative care. If you can work to prevent aging of the skin in your 20s then you will have compounding effects and continue to have collagen-rich skin for much longer.
Have you tried Ultherapy or are interested in Ultherapy? Comment below with your experience or any questions you may have!
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